Registered Nurse 1st Assist (RN) Perioperative Support Services Per Diem Day

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holl

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts through partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN 1st Assist for a per diem daytime role. The RNFA works with the operating surgeon during the intraoperative phase to support perioperative nursing and surgical procedures.

Candidates must hold an NJRN license (or compact with NJ endorsement), possess active BLS, CNOR, ACLS, and RNFA/CRNFA credentials, and have five years of nursing experience with three years in scrub/circulating roles in the OR.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma required.
• Five years nursing experience with three years as scrub/circulating nurse in OR.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• RNFA collaborates with the operating surgeon during the intraoperative phase of perioperative nursing, executing organized instruction and supervised clinical practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Five years nursing experience

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

RN 1st Assist (Perdiem, Day Shift) at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Key Details

• Location: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112-2027
• Shift: Day
• Employment Status: Per Diem
• Pay Range: $60.00 - $85.00 per year (annual salary range for New Jersey)

Qualifications

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Five years nursing experience, with three years as a competent scrub and circulating nurse in the operating room, and demonstrated knowledge and skills for first assistant procedures
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• BSN

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• CNOR
• ACLS
• RNFA from an accredited institution approved by the Association of Higher Learning or equivalent
• CRNFA from an accredited institution approved by the Association of Higher Learning or equivalent

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Per Diem

Essential Functions

• The RNFA collaborates with the operating surgeon during the intraoperative phase of perioperative nursing, executing organized instruction and supervised clinical practice to develop the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors necessary to function interdependently with the surgeon.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ...and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.